FLAWLESS MAJESTY
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Coming from such a regal and dignified dam like Amira... well, Maj is a little bit of an embarrassment. Like a prince who likes to play pranks on all of the guests, much to the queen's dismay. He's kind of a goof, but in the most lovable way. He's very social, easily flitting from group to group in the field. None of the other horses seem to dislike him - he just has that kind of easygoing personality. Even if someone snaps at him, he's very forgiving and will seek out friendship again at the soonest chance. He's just as personable with the staff as he is with those of his own kind. He's incredibly curious, and new noises and sights don't tend to scare him as much as they intrigue him (after an initial bit of fuss, of course). It's gotten him into trouble before, evident by three faint scratch scars on his muzzle - he got too close to some sort of wild animal, likely a raccoon from what the staff could tell. Even with things that are normal, everyday occurrences, he still acts like there's something new and interesting going on and he just HAS to be a part of it. He's ridiculous when his stall is being cleaned, because he's all up in the business of the person cleaning, getting in the way constantly. When he's being groomed, his head is always turned back, watching what's happening and putting his nose in the way to investigate. It's both adorably endearing and incredibly frustrating. Since he was a foal, the Suhail boys have had a habit of sneaking him sweets - peppermints in particular. Because of it, he's become a little obsessed with the treat. If you have some on you, he'll find it with the efficiency of a drug-sniffing dog. His only real quirks are that he hates being blanketed and he doesn't like his tail touched. With the blankets, he just doesn't seem to like them on - he breaks the clips, rips them, etc. Anything he can to get the darn thing off. With his tail, it's just better to give his hind end a wide berth. If he really needs to be brushed... well, quick reflexes are a good trait. Under saddle Maj is well-behaved but a little rambunctious. He likes to try and nibble riders' boots and always throws a few bucks during warm-ups. If he's allowed too close to other horses, he tries to play by nipping them - which often ends up in kicks being thrown, so it's safer for the riders to just keep him at a wide berth. Maj prefers to work in company - he's distracted and fidgety if he's alone, and no real work gets done. When there are other horses, he seems to view it as a big game, and that's what gives him his competitive edge. So flawless? Not so much. Majestic? Hardly. But this colt is going to be the perfect heir to a glorious legacy.
LEG TYPE: PRECEDER/MID-PACK
Maj loads easily into the gate, focused and eager while he waits for them to open. When the bells ring he gets out well but behind the quickest breakers. If there are a lot of frontrunners, he's comfortable running just behind them. If there aren't, he's more likely to hang back further in the pack. He seems to run equally well from either position as long as he can run in company. He settles easily and sits steady throughout the race until he makes his move late. Because he gets anxious if he's on his own for too long, he can't get too far ahead too early. His turn of foot can allow him to open a gap late, though, so his wins can either be white-knuckle or runaway.
Horse Pictured: Cinco Charlie | Buybacks: None | Other Reserves: None
LEG TYPE: PRECEDER/MID-PACK
Maj loads easily into the gate, focused and eager while he waits for them to open. When the bells ring he gets out well but behind the quickest breakers. If there are a lot of frontrunners, he's comfortable running just behind them. If there aren't, he's more likely to hang back further in the pack. He seems to run equally well from either position as long as he can run in company. He settles easily and sits steady throughout the race until he makes his move late. Because he gets anxious if he's on his own for too long, he can't get too far ahead too early. His turn of foot can allow him to open a gap late, though, so his wins can either be white-knuckle or runaway.
Horse Pictured: Cinco Charlie | Buybacks: None | Other Reserves: None
Grade: One
Surface: Turf
Distance: 7-10 furlongs
Record: 45-17-13-7
Consistency: 82%
Surface: Turf
Distance: 7-10 furlongs
Record: 45-17-13-7
Consistency: 82%
RACE RECORD
PROSPECT SEASON [Y15]
1st in TW Interesting Proposal Prospect - Jan Wk 3 1st in GHF's NEXT TOP RACEHORSE - R8* - Aug Wk 1 1st in TW Breeders' Cup Yearling Show* - Dec Wk 4 3rd in GHF Impress Me Cup - Apr Wk 3 5th in GHF'S NEXT TOP RACEHORSE - R5* - May Wk 1 THREE YEAR OLD SEASON [Y17]
1st in BSD Cantankerous Stakes - May Wk 3 [7F/T] 1st in BSD La Verendrye Stakes - June Wk 2 [9F/T] 1st in GHF Rose Mile Cup* - Aug Wk 1 [8F/T] 1st in BSD Kroger Stakes - Dec Wk 1 [10F/T] 2nd in GHF Unicorn Horn Junior Turf Mile* - Jan Wk 4 [8F/T] 2nd in BSD Munn Stakes - May Wk 2 [9F/T] 2nd in BSD Flatfoot Mile* - June Wk 4 [8F/T] 2nd in TW Queens Gate Stakes - Oct Wk 4 [10F/T] 2nd in TW Dalliance Stakes - Nov Wk 2 [8F/T] 3rd in TW Lure Green Mile (GM)* - July Wk 2 [8F/T] 3rd in TW Frankel Green Mile (GM)* - Aug Wk 3 [8F/T] 3rd in GHF Sand Challenge Mile* - Dec Wk 4 [8F/S] 4th in GHF Axis Mundae Memorial Stakes* - Apr Wk 1 [8f/T] 4th in BSD Spook Express Stakes* - Sep Wk 1 [8F/T] 4th in TW The Royal Heroine Green Mile* - Sep Wk 3 [8F/T] 4th in TW Man O' War Stakes* - Oct Wk 1 [9F/T] |
TWO YEAR OLD SEASON [Y16]
1st in TW Knickerbocker Stakes - Jan Wk 1 1st in TW Silver Goblin Stakes* - Feb Wk 3 1st in The Wire Finish Cup Juvenile Mile* - Mar Wk 2 1st in GHF SFO Grade Five Turf* - Mar Wk 5 1st in TW Empire Classic* - Apr Wk 3 1st in TW Follow The Hoofprints Turf Mile* - May Wk 2 1st in TW Slake Stakes* - Sep Wk 4 1st in GHF December Juvenile Turf Faceoff - Dec Wk 2 2nd in TW In Stride Handicap* - Jan Wk 4 2nd in GHF Racing Post Trophy* - Aug Wk 2 3rd in TW Remson Stakes* - June Wk 3 3rd in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf* - Dec Wk 4 6th in TW Oak Leaf Stakes* - Aug Wk 4 FOUR YEAR OLD SEASON [Y18]
1st in BSD Invisible Stakes - Jan Wk 4 [8F/T] 1st in BSD Strazine Derby* - Apr Wk 1 [8F/T] 1st in GHF Eden's March Mile* - May Wk 2 [8F/T] 1st in BSD Maker's Mark Mile* - Jul Wk 3 [8F/T] 1st in GHF Paranormal Hunter Memorial Stakes* - Aug Wk 3 [8F/T] 2nd in BSD Avante-Gard Derby - Jan Wk 2 [9F/T] 2nd in GHF Tears Of An Angel Memorial Stakes* - Feb Wk 2 [7F/T] 2nd in TW Fourstardave Stakes* - Jun Wk 3 [8F/T] 2nd in TW Cordiality Stakes* - Aug Wk 4 [7.5F/T] 2nd in BSD King Edward Stakes* - Sep Wk 2 [9F/T] 2nd in BSD Betsy Ross Stakes* - Oct Wk 2 [8F/T] 2nd in BSD Cordero Hunt Mile* - Oct Wk 3 [8F/T] 2nd in GHF Sunset To Sunrise Stakes* - Nov Wk 2 [8F/T] 3rd in The Wire Finish Cup Mile* - Mar Wk 2 [8F/T] 3rd in BSD Middle Forest Stakes* - Apr Wk 4 [9F/T] 3rd in TW Allen Lacombe Memorial Handicap* - Jul Wk 2 [7.5F/T] 4th in TW Elate Stakes* - May Wk 4 [8F/T] 5th in BSD Dr. James Penny Memorial Stakes* - Sep Wk 4 [8F/T] 5th in GHF Breeders' Cup Mile* - Dec Wk 4 [8F/T] |
At 2: The Shallows Derby*
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